65 CESVI TIPS 2011 ABLA YEARBOOK The safety rating classifies vehicles according to the level of safety provided to occupants and property. This rating enables consumers to make comparisons when choosing a new car, based on the safest model and analyzing the cost-benefit ratio. The rankings, divided by type of vehicle, consider the components related to active, passive and property safety of each model. The classification of vehicles ranges from 0.5 to 5 stars. The higher the grade, the safer the vehicle is. The score for each component takes into account: • Standard components: 100% of the score • Optional: 50% of the score Safety rating • Most of the vehicles with a rating of 3.5 stars present key safety components, such as AIR BAG and ABS. • 69% of the vehicles analyzed do not score more than three stars. • None of the vehicles in the categories COMPACT PICKUP, MULTIVAN and SW COMPACT has more than two stars. • In the category COMPACT HATCH, which covers most of the vehicles manufactured in Brazil, the highest rating achieved is three stars. • In the category COUPE and ROADSTER, in most of the vehicles are imported, the lowest rating was 4.5 stars. Some conclusions of the study
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